TNL Mediagene shares surge 18.8% intraday as Keychron Nape Pro wins CES 2026 award, exceeds ¥300M crowdfunding.

TNL Mediagene surged 18.8% intraday following the announcement that its GIZMART platform’s debut project, Keychron Nape Pro, won Tom’s Hardware’s “Best of CES 2026 – Best Mouse” award. The trackball device, co-developed with keyboard brand Keychron, was recognized for its usability and ergonomic design after securing ¥301 million in crowdfunding in Japan. The product’s global debut at CES 2026 and subsequent acclaim validated GIZMART’s media-commerce model, which leverages editorial insights to drive user-centric product development. CEO Motoko Imada highlighted the project’s success in demonstrating the viability of connecting editorial creativity with commerce, including live-streamed engagement initiatives. The award and strong domestic sales underscored the platform’s potential to scale, with GIZMART planning to expand into new product categories like AR glasses and wireless microphones.